Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
“I’m told that Australian teens, in preparation for this ban, have been exchanging phone numbers with each other.”
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“I’m told that Australian teens, in preparation for this ban, have been exchanging phone numbers with each other.”

The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.

Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.

The deal will combine Lesaka’s reach with Bank Zero’s tech and expertise for greater financial inclusion, says Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali.

Black and female owned petrochemicals company, WASAA Gasses, has announced that it has acquired the concession to build and operate the largest liquified petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in South Africa in a ground-breaking investment that buttresses the company’s position as one of the foremost emerging players in the oil and gas sector in South Africa […]

Deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina urges young Africans, particularly young women, to take their rightful place in science and innovation.
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.

The expiration of support for VIM 7.5 signifies that no new product fixes, patches, or releases will be provided for this version.

AvePoint makes Microsoft 365 smarter, safer and easier to manage at scale, without changing the platform organisations already rely on.

RPA is dead because the enterprise has outgrown what scripted bots can do, says Deon van Niekerk, CTO of Ovations Technologies.

The rapid progress of artificial intelligence has had a dramatic impact on cyber security, says Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf..

Mauritius Telecom is poised to inject stronger momentum into the nation’s digital transformation, firmly establishing Mauritius as a premier digital hub in Africa.

As Virtuozzo’s distribution partner, First Distribution worked closely with both teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process.

The fourth cohort of fintech founders had the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day in Cape Town.

The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme helps up-and-coming fintech businesses to access the massive market opportunity that exists in Africa.

Local manufacturing will drive investment but won’t produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.

The world needs a framework that regulates AI and keeps pace with its evolution while setting boundaries on how it may be developed and deployed.

HONG KONG (PinionNewswire) — Sigma Global Fund SPC and Bradbury Private Investments XVI Inc. today issued a strong statement in response to the frivolous and profoundly misleading lawsuit filed by Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR). The lawsuit, which alleges stock manipulation and coordinated action, is a transparent and desperate attempt by an entrenched management […]

Accelera Digital Group’s Cliff de Wit explains how culture, governance and strong data foundations drive real cloud-led AI transformation.

Thoughtful architecture and orchestration matter, says BBD executive Hendrik Hamman.